WATER LOSS MANAGEMENT
24-25 July 2024, Tirana

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Course Description

The annual volume of water losses (non- revenue water) is an important indicator, for the distribution of water in an effective manner, as well as for the administrative procedures of water supply and sewerage utilities. Water losses are one of the main factors of low pressure and interrupted water supply. The lacks of a continuous interrupted water supply, combined with network amortization, contributes in the pollution of drinking water. Water losses control, either technical or administrative, are the main challenges for the water supply and sewerage utilities. Water loss management improves drinking water quality and has a positive impact on the financial sustainability of the company. This training course will provide to the participants the basic knowledge on monitoring and  water loss management. Some of the main topics that will be addressed during this two-day training course are: Water Audit, Management of District Metering Areas (DMA) and Pressure Management.

Target Group

This training course is developed for the professionals of water supply and sewerage utilities, and is particularly helpful for the directors of the distribution and technical department, operation and maintenance engineers, metering engineers, billing specialist and billing and collection manages. This course is of interest to consulting engineers, design engineers, public health officials, or other similar regulatory institutions.

Objectives of training course

At the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

• Identify the benefits of water loss management;
• Understand audit process methods;
• Explain the main elements of administrative loss;
• Understand strategies of leakage management;
• Understand the importance of district metering areas and explain their results;
• Identify performance indicators on technical and administrative loss;
• Identify the types of pressure management;
• Explain the application of pressure monitoring program.

Training Method

The training is based on lectures presented in Power Point, combined with discussions. In addition to lectures and discussions, participants will analyse specific case studies and engage in problem solving that includes the use of utility data.

Training Course Materials

The participants of this training course will be provided with the Training Manual on “Water Loss Management I&II”. In addition, the participants will receive certificates of attendance.

Registration Fee

• Members of SHUKALB: 22,000 ALL/person + VAT
  Non-members: 25,000 ALL/person + VAT

The registration fee includes course materials, coffee breaks and lunch breaks.

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